Friday June 10, 2022
Santa Barbara News – Press —
The Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon population has increased, according to scientists.
Biologists observed more than 2,000 adult kokanee salmon returning from Lake Sammamish to spawn in creeks last fall. According to King County, that’s more than the total number of salmon they saw over the past five years combined.
And King County Executive Dow Constantine wants credit.
“Four years ago we committed to taking immediate action to help ensure the survival of these iconic fish by mobilizing our combined resources and applying the latest science and technology and today we are delivering on that shared vision,” Mr. Constantine said in a statement.